"General Hospital" Shake-Up: Julie Marie Berman Out as Lulu, Role to Be Recast
by Megan Masters
2/27/13


As countless fan faves are making their way back to "General Hospital", one is on her way out.

Julie Marie Berman — who plays Luke and Laura’s beloved offspring Lulu Spencer Falconeri — has opted to exit the ABC soap. She shot her final episode on Feb. 26.



The actress first announced her departure in the upcoming issue of ABC Soaps in Depth, and later confirmed the news on Twitter in an emotional statement to fans:

"Hi everyone...yesterday was one of the hardest days of my life. It hurts to let go of Lulu. Thank u for letting me into ur homes & hearts. X"



Berman joined "General Hospital" in 2005 and quickly became a hit with fans. She earned her first Daytime Emmy nomination in 2007 and brought home the honor in both 2009 and 2010.

According to multiple reports, the role of Lulu Spencer will be recast.

(A spokesperson for the series did not immediately return TVLine’s request for confirmation)

http://tvline.com/2013/02/27/general-hospital-cast-julie-marie-berman-quits/

Well this SUCKS!!:mad:

"GH's" New Lulu is "Y&R" Fave
by Megan Masters
3/6/13


Port Charles has found its new Lulu — and she comes via Genoa City!

"Young and the Restless" fan fave Emme Rylan (former known as Marcy Rylan) has been tapped to replace "General Hospital‘s" departing Julie Marie Berman, Soap Opera Digest has confirmed.



Rylan — whose other credits include "Guiding Light" and "$h*! My Dad Says" – joined "Y&R" in 2010 as Abby Newman; the show’s budgetary concerns prompted her exit at the end of 2012.

The actress recently returned to the CBS sudser, but based on the above casting, she’s not long for that world.





In other "GH" news, Brandon Barash (Johnny) has opted to leave the soap.

“With a bittersweet, heavy heart I announce my time at GH has come to an end,” he announced via Twitter, joking, “as I have chosen to move on&pursue my NBA career. I love u all.”

(The official Port Chuck Facebook page confirmed the unfortunate casting news)

http://tvline.com/2013/03/06/general-hospital-cast-emme-rylan-new-lulu/

So is he really leaving or was it a joke??

So is he really leaving or was it a joke??

He's leaving. He just joked that the reason was because he's going to the NBA.

Seems like everyone is leaving except that horrid newbie Sabrina.

I seriously think GH is going to go down the toilet if they keep showcasing her and everyone else keeps leaving.

I am going to miss Brandon so much. I started watching GH the first day he played Johnny (It was by coincidence) And, I liked him so much. I kept watching the show. :)